Borewatch

Compact Borehole & Groundwater Monitoring

Borewatch is a low-power data logger for groundwater, boreholes, and environmental applications. Install directly inside a 2-inch pipe for discreet, vandal-resistant operation.

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Key Features

Discreet Internal Pipe Mounting
Installs directly inside a 2-inch (50mm) borehole or pipe—no external pole or enclosure needed.

Long-Term Deployment
Over 3-5 years of battery life for remote, low-maintenance installations.

Proactive Alerts & Monitoring
Automatic SMS and email alarms for water levels, pH, salinity, or other sensor parameters.

Flexible Data Reporting
Schedule CSV reports and integrate with backend systems via HTTP, FTP, or DNP3.

Compact & Durable
49mm stainless steel IP68-rated housing designed for harsh environments

Multi-Sensor Compatibility
Supports SDI-12, Modbus RS-485, analog, and digital sensors.

  • Enclosure: IP68-rated, stainless steel

    Size & Weight: 49mm (W) × 410mm (H), 720g

    Temperature Range: -20°C to +60°C

    Mounting: Direct suspension inside 50mm pipe

    Warranty: 12-month manufacturer’s warranty

  • Battery Type: Replaceable 7.2V Li-SOCl₂ (Lithium Thionyl Chloride), 13 Ah

    Expected Life: 3–5 years (1-hour logging, daily reports, good signal, self-powered sensor, 1 alarm per month)

    External Power Support: 12–22V DC solar input

    • 20 configurable channels total — any mix of analogue/digital inputs, system inputs, SDI-12 readings, Modbus readings, and virtual (calculation) channels

    • Each SDI-12 or Modbus sensor value occupies one channel slot. A single physical sensor returning multiple values uses multiple slots

    Sensor Inputs:

    • Analogue

    • Digital

    • SDI-12 bus

    • Modbus RS-485 bus

    System Inputs:

    • Battery voltage

    • External power voltage

    • Internal temperature

    • Moisture sensor

    Input Compatibility:

    • 4–20 mA, 0–2.4V, 0–5V, 0–10V
      Switch, counter, event (rainfall), meter, quadrature

  • Memory Type: Non-volatile flash

    Storage Capacity: ~300,000 records

    Report Format: CSV

  • Mobile: 4G or LTE Cat-M1 (variant-dependent)

    Wired: Ethernet (via LANlink cable)

    Wi-Fi: Supported via Hlink dongle

    Protocols:
    – HTTP/HTTPS POST
    – FTP
    – Email
    – DNP3

    Antenna Options:

    External SMA

    2× for 4G variant

    1× for Cat-M1 variant

  • Clock: On-board RTC (Real-Time Clock)

    Sync: Automatic NTP synchronisation

  • Borewatch Brochure (BWF1.1)

    Borewatch Datasheet (BWS1.1)

📎 © 2026 Halytech. Specifications subject to change without notice.

How It Works

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  • Insert Borewatch into the borehole and connect sensors.

  • Set up in minutes via Wi-Fi or Ethernet (depending on accessory used), no software required.

  • Automate data collection, alarms, and reporting over mobile networks.

  • Use CSV reports for environmental tracking and compliance.

Applications

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Groundwater Monitoring

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Agriculture & Irrigation

Borehole Monitoring

Simplify Your Borehole

No bulky enclosures, poles, or complex installations. Borewatch delivers a discreet, pipe-mounted solution that’s pre‑configured for reliable groundwater and borehole monitoring, so you can deploy, collect data, and focus on decisions, not setup.

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Your Reliable Borehole Solution